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This Is Modern Art

PG19995hMatthew Collings

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"Modern art today is a cow cut in half with a chainsaw, floating in a glass tank... But what does it all mean?"

Art Critic Matthew Collings looks into the current state of contemporary art. Collings demystifies modern art and makes it accessible through a series of cutting edge, humorous yet erudite investigations. Subjects span the impact of monumental artists Picasso, Pollock and Warhol, why modern art uses shock, the importance of beauty, and artists' rise to media stardom.

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What is This Is Modern Art (1999) about?

Art Critic Matthew Collings looks into the current state of contemporary art. Collings demystifies modern art and makes it accessible through a series of cutting edge, humorous yet erudite investigations. Subjects span the impact of monumental artists Picasso, Pollock and Warhol, why modern art uses shock, the importance of beauty, and artists' rise to media stardom.

Who stars in This Is Modern Art?

This Is Modern Art stars Matthew Collings (Matthew Collings), Jeff Koons (Jeff Koons), Sarah Lucas (Sarah Lucas), Patrick Heron (Patrick Heron), Robert Ryman (Robert Ryman). The film was directed by Matthew Collings.

How long is This Is Modern Art?

This Is Modern Art has a runtime of 5 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated PG.

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